Chapter 173

Bruno Valentino addressed his FBI handlers with a sense of restlessness, "Gentlemen, as much as I've enjoyed your company and the charm of this underground bunker for the past nine months, I'm going stir-crazy. If you don't get me out of here soon, I won't be stepping foot in that courtroom to testify."

One of the agents reassured him, "That's fine, Bruno. We've got everything we need recorded."

Having been through this scenario countless times, Bruno knew the legal ins and outs as well as any attorney. "Guys, don't feed me that line. If the other side can't cross-examine me, those tapes won't hold up. Get me out of here, and do it fast."

A call was promptly placed to Fred Fielding, the US attorney for New York. He responded, "I'm surprised he lasted this long. Prepare him for departure. He'll be leaving your facility at 1 AM."

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